Chapter 514. To authorize the construction of a bridge across the Arkansas River at Pine Bluff
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CHAP. 514.— An Act To authorize the construction of a bridge across the Arkansas River at Pine Bluff. March 5, 1906. [[H. R. 13308](/us/bill/59/hr/13308).] [[Public, No. 32](/us/pl/59/32).] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, Arkansas River.Jefferson County may bridge, at Pine Bluff, Ark. That it shall be lawful for Jefferson County, Arkansas, its successors or assigns, to construct a bridge across the Arkansas River at a point to be approved by the Secretary of War, on the Arkansas River, at Pine Bluff, in the county Railroad, wagon, and foot bridge.of Jefferson and State of Arkansas; that said bridge may be constructed for railway and postal service, and a passage for persons, vehicles, and traffic, with single or double track for railway traffic, for street railway service, with single or double track therefor.
Sec. 2. Secretary of War to approve plans, etc. That the bridge authorized to be constructed under this Act shall be built and located under and subject to such regulations for the security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and to secure that object said Jefferson County shall submit to the Secretary of War a design and drawing of said bridge for his examination and approval, and a map of its location, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; and until said plan and location of said bridge are approved by the Secretary of War said bridge shall not be Changes.commenced or built: and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of the work of construction, or after completion, such change shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary *Proviso.*Opening draw.of War: *Provided,* That if the bridge herein authorized be built as a drawbridge, the draw shall be opened promptly, upon reasonable Lights, etc.signal, for the passage of boats; and whatever kind of a bridge is built the said Jefferson County shall maintain thereon, from sunset to sun-rise, such lights or other signals as the Light-House Board shall prescribe.
Use by other roads.That all traction, steam, or other railroad companies desiring to use said bridge shall have, and be entitled to, equal rights and privileges in the passage of the same, and the use of the machinery and fixtures thereof, and of all approaches thereto, upon the payment of 51such tolls, and under and upon such terms and conditions as may beTolls. agreed upon by the parties in writing, or as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of War, upon hearing the allegations and proofs of the parties in case they shall not agree.
Sec. 3. That any bridge built under this Act. and subject to its limitations,Lawful structure and post route. shall be a lawful structure and shall be recognized and known as a post route, upon which no higher charge shall be made for transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States than the rate per mile paid for the transportation over the railroads or public highways leading to said bridge; and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post routes of the United States, and the United States shall have the right of way across such bridge for postal, telegraph, and telephone purposes, and equalTelegraph, etc., rights. privileges in the use of said bridge shall be granted to all telegraph and telephone companies.
Sec. 4. That said bridge shall be so constructed as to provide, for theFree use by wagons and persons. passage of persons, wagons, and other vehicles, and no charge or toll shall be collected therefor. Sec. 5. That said bridge shall be constructed to provide for theCharges for cars. passage of railway cars, street railway cars, and motor cars at equal and reasonable charges therefor. Sec. 6. That this Act shall be null and void if actual constructionTime of construction. of the bridge herein authorized be not commenced within one year and completed within three years from the date of approval thereof.
Sec. 7. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this Act is herebyAmendment. expressly reserved. Approved, March 5, 1906.